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Universities must ensure procedures for handling sexual misconduct complaints are fair, transparent and supportive for all parties, says Jo Nuckley

Body mirrored on one being set up to oversee nuclear power could help universities avoid â€˜excessive’ bureaucracy, according to Nigel Thrift

University told to come up with a plan for financial recovery before it enforces more job losses

After a shambolic Budget day, it is hardly surprising that universities have been landed with a costly and overcomplicated international student levy, writes Nick Hillman

Fee caps for next two academic years confirmed by government post-budget, as students fear extra support will ‘barely scratch the surface’

Chancellor confirms details of controversial tax on income from overseas students, while universities also expect to be hit by changes to pension tax rules

Skills minister also promises to work with sector to help improve international student compliance ahead of levy introduction

Science minister dismisses as ‘bizarre’ fears that government push for ‘teaching-only’ specialists will further concentrate research activity in small number of institutions

Norwegian government celebrates fall in temporary employment rates but academics say they don’t reflect reality

More transparency needed on how titles are awarded, academics say, as some believe they have lost out after criticising their institution

Nineteen higher and further education institutions announced as recipients of newly renamed UK honour

Skills minister says no higher education institutions are at imminent risk of collapse this year but OfS confirms more than 20 providers are being closely monitored